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365 Roses Smelled
several years ago I started forcing myself to write down at least 3 good things from the day before heading to bed. some days were easier than others — some downright difficult, and I would resort to commenting on the … Continue reading
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Tagged dogs, friends, good things, nature, optimism, reflections, Reston Runners, running, year end
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Strong (at least for 30 minutes)
If you don’t fight it, the rain can do wonders for a run. Like a battle wound to wear with pride, you trod through the neighborhood drenched head to toe as others drive by dry in their cars on their … Continue reading
know that maybe I will be okay
Hope is sometimes hard to have, but always hard to be without. So I figure I’ll continue to have hope. Lately when people ask how I am, my default response is “hanging in there.” It’s pretty accurate. I’m not great, … Continue reading
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Tagged fibromyalgia, hope, moving, music, pain, running, walking
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Running!
Ah, it feels so wonderful! Even if it was only for about 15 minutes. It was completely on a lark — I headed out to walk Takoda, and happened to have my old running shoes on. First I got an … Continue reading
Ultrarunning Every Day
I used to run these things called ultra runs. Ultrarunning is running races longer than marathons, and they’re usually on trails and require carrying your own food and water. They also require a completely different mindset than most foot races. … Continue reading
Well Dressed Zombies and Hot Cocoa
The past few days have been particularly exhausting. On top of attempting to get some packing done for my pending move, and keeping up with basic house chores, the pain and soreness has been escalating, along with my pillow and … Continue reading
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Tagged cooking, mindfulness, pain, running, sugar free, walking
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Settling Into Evening Quiet
There’s a cool piece of music playing. The tv says it’s called “The Samarkand Run” (Al Gromer Khan). It sounds like mood music to a 1960s mystery movie. I think my body and mind want me this moment to go … Continue reading
Letting Go and Hanging On
The four tomatoes in my deck planter are finally starting to turn red, as the broccoli gets eaten by caterpillars, and the peppers and eggplant continue to produce no flowers. I think they’re being eaten off by other bugs, based … Continue reading
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Tagged birds, cycling, frogs, garden, nature, pain, rest, running
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